Comprehensive coverage of the Beldini corruption verdict

Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey JournalSuspended Jersey City Deputy Mayor Leona Beldini appeared shellshocked but stoic yesterday after being found guilty on two counts in the federal corruption trial against her.

Here -- in words, pictures and video -- is comprehensive coverage of the verdict in the federal corruption trial of suspended Jersey City Deputy Mayor Leona Beldini.

Beldini, who was Jersey City Mayor Jerramiah Healy's campaign treasurer last year, was convicted on two counts that each carry sentences of up to 10 years in prison. She was acquitted on four counts, which carried penalties of up to 20 years behind bars.

Beldini's attorney: 'Political contributions are not bribes'Jersey City deputy mayor, Leona Beldini, was convicted today of two of six counts involving illegal campaign contributions. The investigation hinged on a single government informant, Solomon Dwek, who secretly videotaped his meetings with Jersey City officials including mayor Jerramiah Healy. Beldini faces up to 20 years in prison. Her attorney, Brian Neary, spoke to the press saying that they will fight this. (Video by Adya Beasley / The Star-Ledger)

U.S. Attorney pleased with the result of Leona Beldini Case

US attorney pleased with result of Leona Beldini caseJersey City deputy mayor, Leona Beldini, was convicted today of two of six counts involving illegal campaign contributions. The investigation hinged on a single government informant, Solomon Dwek, who secretly videotaped his meetings with Jersey City officials including mayor Jerramiah Healy. Beldini faces up to 20 years in prison. Unites States Attorney, Paul J. Fishman, spoke at a press conference saying he is pleased with the verdict. (Video by Adya Beasley / The Star-Ledger)